WGNA Morning Show Co-host for 23 years. Former high school Social Studies teacher who traded blackboard for a keyboard. Has been resident rhymer ever since. Co-recipient of 2000 CMA Award for Best Morning Show and NYS Broadcasters Awards for same. Two time winner of New York State Broadcasters Award for "Reading, Writing, and Rhyming" school program.
Richie Phillips
Turks and Caicos In Photos: Part 1
This is not meant to be one of these "I'm here and you're not -ha ha ha" articles. I want to show you what we have been experiencing over the past couple of days in hopes that you can make this your vacation spot. And in fact, you can WIN a trip here!
Pet Peeves About Packing For A Trip
I'm trying to write this blog in the midst of packing for our trip to Turks and Caicos. I'm sure we will be sending back some really nice photos to promote this beautiful location. But in the meantime, I am pulling the rest of my hair out, because I hate packing. Here are my top packing pet peeves.
Next Town To Get A Song? Taking Your Suggestions
Ok, I will be away until Thursday of next week, but in the meantime I would love to come back with a town to write about and a lot of information to go on.
A Little Boy’s Heartwarming Blue Friday Poster
We had a fantastic morning at the Hannaford Supermarkets on Wolf Road in Colonie for our Blue Friday fundraiser. I tried to take some photos, but I was a little busy. However this one was my personal favorite, and I think it speaks volumes
This Guy Ruptured A Tendon Doing What? Playing Candy Crush?
Attention, Capital Region. There is a new danger lurking. It's right on that smartphone of yours. It's that little innocent game called "Candy Crush."
April 24 is For Families Of Fallen Police Officers
Maybe my title explains a little better what we are doing on Friday, April 24. Think BLUE.
Bicyclist Hit By Car Near Wolf Road and Northway
I feel sorry for whoever this happened to, don't get me wrong. But then again, I have some questions about this incident near Wolf Road in Albany.
The Back Story to Keith Urban’s Song ‘Raise Em Up’ [VIDEO]
I absolutely LOVE this new song by Keith Urban and Eric Church. "Raise Em Up" is such a great tune and paints a great picture. I was wondering the other day who actually wrote the song, and I found out some really interesting information about it.
Boy Gets Prosthetic Hand Thanks To Siena College Kids [VIDEO]
What a fantastic story out of Ohio, and it has a very local connection none other than Siena College in Loudonville.
Schoharie Elementary Earth Day Song -Reading, Writing and Rhyming [VIDEO]
I've been to Schoharie Elementary at LEAST 5 times that I know of. I would go 50 times if they aren't tired of me already!
Major Dirt Collapse Near Normans Kill In Bethelehem
This looked very serious. You don't hear this kind of thing happening too often around these parts - a "slide" of dirt and debris in Bethlehem
Who’s Got Low Property Taxes In Capital Region? Help!
I'm a man on a mission. The property taxes we're paying are absurd for what we're getting. I'm ready to load up the moving van, but want to know where to go?